Nigerian doctor applauded for using an 'improvised incubator' to save the life of a premature baby(photos)

A medical doctor has become a viral sensation after he saved a child's life by using a carton to improvise as an incubator.

Dr Chibuike Joseph Chukwudum, who works at a hospital in the southeastern part of Nigeria has been hailed a hero for his actions.

As there was no incubator available at the hospital where he works, he kept a fragile baby alive by creating an incubator with a carton. He then added hot water bottles and a source of light to keep the child as warm as possible.

See tweets and photos below